SAVE $288* per person

9 Day Essence of Italy Independent Rail Tour

   
Destination:
Multiple Cities, Italy
Duration:
8 Nights
Offer ends:
31 October 2026
Valid for travel:
16 Jul - 31 Aug 27. Add on an extra $285* per person for travel 1 - 30 Apr 27, an extra $378* per person for travel 1 - 31 May, 1 - 27 Oct 27 or an extra $419* per person for travel 1 Jun - 15 Jul, 1 - 30 Sep 27 .

Details

ROUTE: ROME - SORRENTO - FLORENCE - VENICE

MANDATORY FEES:   Mandatory city taxes of EUR7.50 in Rome, EUR4 in Sorrento, EUR7 in Florence and EUR4.50 in Venice per person per night to be paid directly to the hotel by you.^
 
 UPGRADE TO  $125* per person for departures on Friday
 

 
 

 

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Inclusions

  • 2 nights at Hotel Diana Roof Garden, Rome ★★★★
  • 2 nights at Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto, Sorrento ★★★★
  • 2 nights at Hotel Executive, Florence ★★★★
  • 2 nights at Hotel Principe, Venice ★★★★
  • Colosseum & Roman Forum tour
  • Entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Area
  • Capri Island Day Tour including blue grotto
  • Half day tour of Florence
  • 30 minutes Gondola ride
  • 2nd class rail travel from Rome to Naples, Naples to Florence and Florence to Venice
  • Return private transfer from Naples to Sorrento
  • One-way arrival transfer from Rome Airport to hotel

Itinerary

On arrival in Rome be transferred from the airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Rome. Spend two nights in Rome. 
 

Join a tour and discover the incredible history of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. The remainder of the day is free. Consider visiting the Vatican or exploring the foodie Trastevere district.
 

Travel by train to Naples. Visit the archaeological site of Pompeii before transferring to Sorrento, for a two night stay.
 

Today, join a small group day tour to Capri, see the famous Blue Grotto (weather permitting.
 

Travel to Naples to take a rail journey to Florence. On arrival in Florence, the afternoon is free to explore the city. Spend two nights in Florence. 
 

Today, discover the two thousand years of Florene’s history through the eyes of an expert local guide. See the most beautiful squares and monuments of Florence. The afternoon is then free for you to continue discovering Florence. 
 

This morning take to Venice. In the afternoon, enjoy a quintessential Venetian experience, a gondola ride. Before dinner, it is traditional to have an aperitif based on “cichéti” (small snacks) in one of the many “bacari” (taverns) scattered throughout Venice. Enjoy two nights in Venice.
 

After breakfast, today is free for you to explore Venice at your own pace.
 

Your tour ends after breakfast.
 

Terms & Conditions

* Conditions apply. On sale until  31 Oct 26 for travel until Your tour ends after breakfast.. ^A EUR10 landing fee applies in Capri, payable direct. Prices correct as at 13 Aug 26 but may be adjusted if surcharges, fees, taxes, or currency exchange rates are affected. Offers subject to availability. (All savings and bonus nights are included in the advertised price). Fees apply for direct payments made to Viva Holidays using a debit or credit card. Amounts payable to third parties not included. Bookings must be made directly with Viva Holidays or a travel agent, please confirm all prices, availability and details with your consultant before booking. Cancellation fees apply, offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. The Viva Holidays General Booking Conditions apply vivaholidays.com.au/policies/booking-conditions. Viva Holidays Pty Ltd ABN 78 634 662 294.                                    
 

From

$3,329* | per person twin share
SAVE $288* per person
Destination:
Multiple Cities, Italy
Duration:
8 Nights
Offer ends:
31 October 2026
Valid for travel:
16 Jul - 31 Aug 27. Add on an extra $285* per person for travel 1 - 30 Apr 27, an extra $378* per person for travel 1 - 31 May, 1 - 27 Oct 27 or an extra $419* per person for travel 1 Jun - 15 Jul, 1 - 30 Sep 27 .

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